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Spanish Influenza. It actually started before the war ended. The pandemic started around June 1918 and the war ended Nov 1918. By the time soldiers returned home, the flu had already killed millions.

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Where did the soldiers go after the battle of fort Sumter?

After the Battle of Fort Sumter in April 1861, the Confederate soldiers returned to their camps in Charleston, South Carolina, while Union soldiers, under Major Robert Anderson, evacuated the fort. The Union troops were allowed to leave the fort and returned to the North, where they regrouped and prepared for the larger conflict ahead. This battle marked the beginning of the Civil War, leading to increased mobilization on both sides.


What was a major killer of all soldiers during the civil war?

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What was the major cause of death at Valley Forge?

ANSWER:Washington's soldiers had little food, and too little clothing to protect themselves from the cold. The Continental Congress could not provide additional supplies to fill the soldiers' needs. The army of about 10,000 lived in crude log huts that they built themselves.On December 23, 1777, Washington wrote: "We have this day no less than 2,873 men in camp unfit for duty because they are barefooted and otherwise naked."An estimated 2,500 soldiers died during this period. Many others were either too weak or too sick to fight, because of a smallpox epidemic.


What is a leader of 100 soldiers called?

A leader of 100 soldiers is typically referred to as a "centurion" in Roman military terminology. In modern military contexts, the equivalent rank may vary by country, but it is often a captain or a major, depending on the specific military structure and organization. The term emphasizes the command of a company or a similar unit size.


What was one area where woman helped the war effort an a major way?

Helping with the treatment and care of wounded soldiers.

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Where did the soldiers go after the battle of fort Sumter?

After the Battle of Fort Sumter in April 1861, the Confederate soldiers returned to their camps in Charleston, South Carolina, while Union soldiers, under Major Robert Anderson, evacuated the fort. The Union troops were allowed to leave the fort and returned to the North, where they regrouped and prepared for the larger conflict ahead. This battle marked the beginning of the Civil War, leading to increased mobilization on both sides.


Disease durimg World War 1?

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How is lymph returned to the blood?

There is a major sinus at the vena cava.


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What are all of the major wars fought by U.S. soldiers?

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